The former striker of India, Ambati Rayudu, published a strong answer in the middle of the criticisms on him fanboying on the icon of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) MS Dhoni. Rayudu, who played six seasons for CSK, received a lot of negative messages on social networks for his continuous support for the franchise and Dhoni. By taking to X (formerly Twitter), Rayudu broke his silence on the issue, declaring himself once again as a fan of “Thala”. Rayudu was also unleashed against fans, adding that none of their hatred messages would change his opinion.
“I was a fan of Thala. I am a fan of Thala. I will always be a fan of Thala. No matter what someone thinks or the fact. It will not make a difference for a hundred. So, stop spending money on paid PRs and will give it to charity. Many disadvantaged people can benefit,” said Rayudu on X.
I was a fan of Thala
I’m a Thala fan
I will always be a Thala fan.No matter what someone thinks or does. It will not make a difference for one percent.
So stop spending money on paid public relations and donating a charity. Many disadvantaged people can benefit from it.
– ATR (@RayUDuAMBATI) April 10, 2025
Meanwhile, Robin Uthapppa, CSK ticketkeeper, Robin Uthappa advised Dhoni to slightly beat the order.
“I do not think that there has never been a lack of intention of Ms. Dhoni. Even outside the IPL, I believe that he has transmitted the responsibility of others and gave them a clear understanding of what to expect in the years to come when CSK rebuilds MS in the way it is now, perhaps a little higher of order, I do not think that the problem is the problem,” Jishotstar.
Uthapppa also shared its reflections on CSK’s performance against PBKS and said: “They started well, marking almost 9.8 or 9.9 points by revenge, which is as good as you can expect with the type of opening they have. But you cannot let the game slide in the middle of the oversages, especially when you continue a big total. The approach in the overtones of 7 to 12 was very calm.
“You need big letters right after the power game to maintain the pressure on the opposition. Winning the power game is one thing, but owning the Overs middle is what wins you and they failed to do it, once again.
“During the last two Overs, they needed 42 points, which is simply too much. If they had succeeded some 15 to 20 points in the middle, this equation could have been summed up at only 22 to 25 points at the end. The intention was simply not there,” he added.
CSK will now face Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their next game on Friday.
(With the IANS inputs)
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